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The Government Has Been Counting the Wrong Days
Captain Mehdi Akacem, a Navy officer with 27 years of service, audited his PERSTEMPO record, revealing systemic flaws in how the military tracks service members' time away from home. Despite legal requirements for documentation, significant periods of…
When Promises Meet Principles: The IVF Fight Exposing a Fault Line for Military Families
December 31, 2025
The removal of fertility treatment coverage for military families from the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act has sparked significant debate. This change affects service members relying on TRICARE for infertility treatments, as…